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St Pauls Day Care

517 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1985
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About St Pauls Day Care

St Pauls Day Care is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 4, 1985, for up to 36 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Pauls Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for St Pauls Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Permit issued
1985
License number
#147688
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

  10. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about St Pauls Day Care

Is St Pauls Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 4, 1985.

When was St Pauls Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Pauls Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can St Pauls Day Care care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

Does St Pauls Day Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St Pauls Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Pauls Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-0246 to ask.

What is St Pauls Day Care's phone number?

(254) 753-0246.

Where is St Pauls Day Care?

517 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is Baylor Child Development Ctr, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).